Skellow, Doncaster, DN6 8NL

Skellow is a village in South Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, the village is roughly five miles (8 km) north‑west of Doncaster. The village falls in the Askern Spa Ward of Doncaster MBC. To the north and south is mixed farmland, the A1 runs immediately along the western edge of the village, and to the east Skellow merges with the adjacent village of Carcroft along the B1220 road. The settlement type is a village, providing a rural atmosphere with proximity to a major road and to the town of Doncaster. Residents benefit from the surrounding farmland and the ease of travel along the A1. Skellow is part of the DN 6 postal district, indicating its location within the broader Doncaster area. The village’s setting within the Askern Spa Ward places it within the administrative structure of Doncaster MBC, offering local governance and community services. The proximity to the A1 provides convenient connectivity to the wider region while maintaining a quiet, village lifestyle.